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Window Mastic in Saddlescombe
Window and door frames in Saddlescombe need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- White mastic on grey or black frames
- Leaking joints at the ends of sills
- Cracked or shrunken mastic around the frame
Window mastic for homes and businesses in Saddlescombe
If you can feel air around a shut window, the gap is often at the frame. A new joint stops the air getting through. If the draught is through the window seals instead, we will tell you. If you are dealing with gaps between the frame and the inside reveal and old mastic that has gone black or come away, we can help, on uPVC windows, aluminium frames and window sills alike.
In a village or hamlet like Saddlescombe, older cottages and farmhouses often have timber windows set in stone or brick. Not every older frame suits a modern silicone bead, and sometimes a traditional sand mastic is the better choice.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Saddlescombe
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Signs you need window mastic in Saddlescombe
Timber windows bring their own problems. Old mastic gets painted over and cracks under the paint, and the wood moves with damp as well as heat.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Mastic that has split away from the wall
- Gaps between the frame and the inside reveal
- Gaps left after new windows were fitted
- Whistling draughts around closed windows
Letting a property close to Hassocks station? Then sound mastic around windows and doors keeps out the draughts and damp that tenants notice first.
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Different surfaces, different methods
Patio & French doors
Heavy door frames can move more than windows. A flexible sealant copes with that, where a rigid one would crack.
Timber windows & doors
Where timber has rotted at the joint, it needs repairing first. If we find rot, we’ll tell you before going ahead, as that is a job for a joiner.
Frames and glazing around Saddlescombe
The South East is one of the drier parts of the UK, though outdoor sealant still has to go onto a dry joint, so the forecast decides the day. Historic houses like Portslade Manor (about 3.3 miles south) are a reminder that the area around Saddlescombe has older buildings as well as new. In older buildings, older timber frames in brick or stone need a different approach from a modern uPVC window.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, frames set in older brick or stone need a sealant that suits the wall as well as the frame.
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. If you need window mastic in Saddlescombe, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover West Sussex from our Crawley base. Saddlescombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for window mastic: BN45. We also cover the places around Saddlescombe: Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Saddlescombe
In Saddlescombe, that means homes and buildings near Waterhall and Royal Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Saddlescombe is Hassocks station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid blasting the frames with a pressure washer
- Check the mastic once a year
- Avoid harsh chemicals near the mastic
- Repaint timber before it’s bare
Wipe the frames with soapy water when you clean the windows, and keep solvents and harsh chemicals off the joint.
A failed joint lets water into the wall a little at a time. You might not see it until plaster blows or a damp patch appears inside. Early resealing stops it reaching that point.
FAQs for Saddlescombe
Do you cover smaller places like Saddlescombe?
Yes, Saddlescombe is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Hassocks station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you reach windows above the ground floor?
Yes, where it’s safe. For high or awkward windows, we’ll tell you what access is needed.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Can you do the inside joint as well?
Yes. Plenty of draughts come through the inside joint as well as the outside, so it can be worth sealing both.
Can resealing stop a draught around my window?
If the draught is coming in around the frame, yes. If it’s coming through the window seals, we will tell you.
Is the new sealant paintable?
Not if it’s silicone. Tell us your decorating plans and we will pick a sealant to suit.
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes a morning for a couple of windows and a door for a typical job. Somewhere as small as Saddlescombe, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Each frame is looked over and we agree which ones need resealing.
- The old mastic is cut out and scraped back to clean surfaces.
- Deep gaps get closed-cell backing rod to set the depth.
- The new sealant goes on in white, brown, anthracite grey, black or clear to suit.
- Every joint is tooled smooth and checked before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
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What happens if it’s left?
Choosing the product is half the job. Decorators’ caulk and bathroom silicone are not designed for outside joints that move. A low-modulus exterior sealant keeps its stretch through hot and cold weather. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Saddlescombe, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- White, clear, grey or coloured to suit, where the product allows
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Fully insured
- More than 20 years in sealant work
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